Five-Time Olympic Champion Wiggins Credits Armstrong for Addiction Recovery

Five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has publicly acknowledged the significant support and inspiration he received from disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong during his battle with cocaine addiction following his retirement in 2016. Despite Armstrong's controversial past, including being stripped of his Tour de France titles for doping, Wiggins described him as a "great strength and inspiration" on a human level and expressed being "indebted" to him for his mental and physical recovery. Armstrong has also aided Wiggins financially by funding his mental health therapy and invited him to work on his podcast, The Move, covering the Tour de France. Wiggins has been candid about his struggles, including addiction, bankruptcy, and the emotional challenges he faced transitioning to life after cycling, emphasizing the importance of therapy and human connection. Their relationship has transcended professional sport, highlighting a narrative of support and redemption despite public controversies. Wiggins continues to use his platform to share his story and raise awareness about mental health and addiction in the athletic community.